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A planked toy box with built-up corner legs, sized around an off-the-shelf project panel so the bottom needs zero fitting. The lid support is the one part you must not skip.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg fronts | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Leg sides | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side planks | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 33" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| End planks | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 13" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bottom boards | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 33" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 36" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Lid Used as purchased — no cutting. | 1 | 3/4" × 15 1/4" × 36" | Edge-glued project panel | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 8 ft From each board cut two 33" and two 13" pieces — the side and end planking. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 6 ft Leg halves and top trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 6 ft The other half of each leg. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 6 ft Box bottom boards. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Edge-glued project panel, 36" x 15-1/4" The lid. Sold off the shelf at big-box stores — this exact size is the reason the box is dimensioned the way it is. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hinges, 3" | 2 each | ☐ |
| Toy box lid support The slow-close, any-position kind. Not optional on a box a child will open — this is a finger-safety part. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Felt pads or bumpers Soften the lid close. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, #8 x 1-1/2" to 2" Attaching the bottom. Anything from 1-1/2" to 2" works — trim, cabinet, or construction screws. | 20 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga | 200 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.